Cigarette burn triggers bear spray retaliation in fight between two women: CKPS

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Chatham-Kent police say a heated altercation resulted in the arrests of two women after one allegedly extinguished a cigarette on the other’s face, who then retaliated with bear spray.

On Tuesday at 1:11 p.m., officers responded to a report of an altercation involving two individuals at a residence in Chatham.

The altercation occurred between a 34-year-old woman from Chatham and a 55-year-old accused also from Chatham. During the incident, the 55-year-old woman extinguished a cigarette on to the 34-year-old woman’s face. In response, police say the second woman used bear spray on the other individual.

As a result of the investigation, both women were arrested and charged.

The 34-year-old woman is facing the following charges:

Assault with a Weapon

Administering a Noxious Substance

The 55-year-old woman is facing the following charge:

Assault with Weapon

Both individuals were transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters where they were both released with conditions and a scheduled court date for Aug. 21.